KimnSteph Eats

🍽 We started the night just looking for a meal…and left completely obsessed. Little Fatty serves Taiwanese/Chinese food with a modern LA twist, and somehow makes every dish feel both familiar and totally surprising! We kicked things off with the Chinese BBQ pork, a bone-in pork shank caramelized and glazed with a sweet housemade BBQ sauce served with baos and pickled slaw. The meat was chared to perfection, it practically melted in my mouth! Next, Hainan chicken, simple, classic, subtly flavorful on its own, but the ginger scallion sauce took it to another level. The long beans paired with chopped oyster mushrooms and goji berries offered a refreshing contrast. It was a perfect balance of the bold and savory flavors from the other dishes. The star of the night was the squid ink xiao long bao 🦑 The squid ink brings out an unami flavor to every juicy bite. But be careful on the first bite cause it's really hot!! We're already planning to come back for round ✌🏼

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Mikkel M

Love grabbing late night food here & some of the specialty cocktails are yummy classics with a twist! Staff is always nice and never make you feel “its late & can you hurry so I can go home” that I have felt at many other places.

F T

Really enjoyed the vibe here—nice atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed meal or a night out. The servers were kind, attentive, and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious, with a wide variety of small and regular plates to choose from. Everything we tried tasted fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. I’d definitely recommend coming during happy hour for great value. Parking is manageable—there’s some street parking and also spots in the nearby small strip mall, though it can fill up quickly depending on the time.

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raul yrastorza

Fantastic meal. We loved everything we had. Loved the Sichuan Eggplant, Squid Ink Xiao Long Boa and the wontons. Outstanding whiskey collection and solid cocktails. The Little Rituals cocktail with Mezcal was outstanding. We will be back to work our way down the menu.

Alyne Acosta

Amazing food! We got the eggplant and the beef.Make sure to ask for a table inside! We walked in and they only had a table outside available. It’s not in the most ideal location, so sitting inside wouldve been better. Reservations recommended.

Mark

BBQ Pork was crispy and delicious. It was seasoned to perfection. Well worth the price! Have the waiter help you cut it into pieces. The Chow Fun plate was filled with beef and piping hot when served. We also had the Asian Greens with plenty of bok choy with an excellent dark sauce. Check out the Little Fatty Mart after dinner and enjoy an ice cream. They have great pizza and hard to find Asian products.

Cam Bowman

Great food, fun atmosphere, very busy. Stopped by here the first time as a walk in and was told that the wait time would likely surpass their hours of operation so we made a reservation for the time of opening the next day. We arrived and the restaurant filled up very quickly. Not a lot of seating and a handful of outdoor tables keeps things tight. The fatty noodles are soo good. We also tried the dumplings which were yummy and the spicy beef pasta. They have some lively music, full service at the bar and a happy hour for apps and drinks. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re around.

CeeCee Peng

I’m surprised how much I love my experience at Little Fatty. It’s a Taiwanese restaurant but it made me feel so American inside. However the drinks and food are amazing! You MUST order the Chinese Pork BBQ, it’s the highlight of the night. Their cocktails are so delicious as well. Gratefully, street parking was easy for us. And you definitely should make a reservation ahead of time.

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Atmosphere is great and the bar offers a unique selection of drinks. Happy hour was $10 for mini cocktails that are good for the price since they are as strong as a regular drink. Our bartender was super quick and eager to answer any questions about the menu. The only reason I give four stars is for the food. I knew it was more of a fusion type so wasn’t expecting anything too authentic, but I was still a little underwhelmed as I felt there was a lack of seasoning, and both dishes we got (walnut shrimp and duck baos) were pretty dry.. Overall, come for the atmosphere, drinks, and service as they are great!

Francisco Beltran-Silva

Food was delicious. I tad too sugary for my taste but great taste.

Chef Avinash Kapoor

I found food to be ok. Best of what I had was Lamb and green beans with garlic. Service was very attentive. They have an impressive drink menu. THE DRINK menu took you all over LA with describition of the different areas in LA.

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Cody Pham

I wanted to try this place because I saw the name while scrolling on Yelp and thought it was so funny! We walked in on a Thursday night and were seated after a 10 minute wait. They have a “Fatty Mart” around the corner to kill time at. My friend had the “Fatty Folds” scallion pancake wrap halfway down his throat when we received a text that our table was ready at Little Fatty. The inside of Little Fatty was dark and moody, lit only by the glow of the looming bar. I entertained this atmosphere by ordering a cocktail. I had the Scotch Thai Tea. Boozy, creamy, and delicious. Stronger than I expected. Our server was nice. In lieu of bread, we were served complimentary sesame rice crackers with sweet chili sauce. My friends didn’t like the sauce, but I did. The meal started strong. The beef roll appetizer was very good. The scallion pancake pastry was flaky. When dipped in broth, the beef roll was juicy and succulent. It tends to fall apart a bit, but we didn’t mind. The Chinese BBQ Pork was definitely the star though. The meat was tender and sweet. The accompaniments were perfect. I loved the presentation of the entire shank on a tray with a carving knife - very rustic and chic. Unfortunately, a couple of dishes fell flat for me. I thought the garlic noodles were bland. I also thought the Hainan chicken was lackluster. The chicken was fine, but anyone familiar with Hainanese chicken rice knows that the rice is the centerpiece of this dish. The rice, in contrast to the chicken, felt a bit too dry and was not infused with the amount of flavor I would’ve expected. I noticed that the meat dishes at Little Fatty tended to shine whereas noodle and rice dishes left something to be desired. My friends mentioned that they had been previously unimpressed by the XO Fatty Noodles they got through delivery. I would suggest the kitchen revisit this section of their menu. However, I did enjoy my time at Little Fatty and would be willing to return to try other dishes.

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Grumpy fly

The food seems to be hit and miss. The sizzling beef and lamb noodles were extremely salty but the Chinese BBQ Pork was delicious. Our waitress was not very friendly and acted like she was doing us a favor by taking our order (perhaps she was having a bad day), although the wait staff were all excellent and VERY attentive (stealthy keeping our water full)! Also, the happy hour drinks were lacking (I got the Scotch Tai tea and it was 99% crushed ice, literally), and we were charged $8 for a small to-go order of rice (that’s a bit much for a cup of white rice). I’d give it 4 stars if we only ordered the Chinese BBQ Pork, but the other items and the happy hour glass of ice for $12 was just ridiculous. If you try Little Fatty, stick to the Chinese BBQ Pork and have a drink before going.

Austin P

I haven’t written a restaurant review in over four years, but Little Fatty pulled me out of retirement—and not in a good way. Let me start with the positives. The vibe is great. The ambience is lively and fun, and the bar is genuinely impressive. If atmosphere and cocktails are your priority, this place delivers. Unfortunately, that’s where the praise mostly ends. We arrived right at opening (5:00 PM) and were literally the first people there. Despite that, the hostess told us the restaurant was fully reserved and that only one table was available. Moments later, an Asian couple arrived and was seated immediately at that same “only available” table. After pointing out that we had arrived five minutes earlier, we were suddenly told we could be accommodated—but only if we finished our entire meal within 50 minutes and vacated the table. Somehow, the other couple was allowed more time. I’ll leave it at that, but as two Black men, this wasn’t exactly unfamiliar. Now, the food. The chili wontons were the clear standout—rich, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Honestly, they were the only dish that tasted like someone cared about seasoning. Everything else? Shockingly bland. • Cucumber salad ($7): No chili, no sweetness, no acidity—just cucumbers. • Garlic noodles: A major disappointment. No garlic flavor, no seasoning, nothing. I actually had to ask for salt just to make them edible. • Shaking beef: Slightly better, but still underwhelming and forgettable. • Asian greens: About 80% bok choy and, again, completely bland. This is not an exaggeration—if you don’t believe me, go try it yourself. I genuinely don’t understand how this restaurant maintains such high ratings because the food is aggressively mid. All said and done, we ordered five dishes and two alcoholic drinks, and the bill came out to $160. That’s a steep price for bland food and semi-rude service. If you do decide to come here, my advice is simple: order the chili wontons, get a drink, maybe a bowl of rice, and call it a night. As for me, I won’t be returning to Little Fatty for food—ever again.

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